Thiruselvam was born in an agricultural family and is from Peravurani in Thanjavur district.
That's when the director offered him a role in his serial Metti Oli making his acting debut.
Later he made his writing & directorial debut in Kolangal along with playing the male lead.
In 2013 Writer and director another serial Chithiram pesuthadi[7] in 2015 Kairasi Kudumbam for Jaya TV.
He also writes and screenplay the Vikatan TV YouTube channel's drama, 'Vallamai Tharayo' in 2021.